My 600 day attempt at turning my health around!

The challenge I have set for myself is to run #5kadayinMay - well when I say run it began somewhat painfully, and, can only be described as detested interval training to get my fitness back to a normal level. For anyone considering running, if you are just starting out or need some support there are … Continue reading May, May 5k a day

The title says it all really! Things were really busy and hectic in March, then continued pretty much the same way throughout April. But now I'm back! I've had a great couple of months; completely invested in and loving my new job, as well as enjoying quality time with my family and friends. So my … Continue reading March madness and the April Fool!

Vebruary is now over, and to be honest, hasn't been as time consuming and painful as I'd originally imagined. And, thanks to a current societal trend, have found being vegan quite easy, as there are so many more options now, either in supermarkets or when eating out. Just beware though that as soon as you … Continue reading February 2018 – vegan month

Firstly, I'd like to wish you all a Happy Valentine's day - I hope you are all suitably loved-up? In my last blog I wrote that I was researching and planning to go vegan for February hence the amazing title; Vebruary! Well, the great news is that I am currently maintaining a vegan diet, and … Continue reading Vebruary – love is in the air

Do you recall my 600 day plan? Well in it I'd planned that January would be holistic month. Holistic is a commonly used term, but what does it even mean? My interpretation of the word is to look after your whole self, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just focusing on your diet … Continue reading January 2018 – holistic month

January is the month of self-promises; resolutions to get healthy and fit - a marketeers' dream! Therefore, it's not surprising that Britain's diet industry is estimated to be worth £2billion. So, why do we all buy into it? We are constantly bombarded with images of super thin celebrities and feel we have to be skinny … Continue reading Tea-tox?

It's been a funny old week, the first of the New Year and one with many challenges... This week was the first anniversary of my dad's death; I'm still in utter disbelief that I'll never get to see him again and am still struggling to accept this fact even now. On a more positive note, … Continue reading Results – week 6

Happy New Year to you all. So, who else woke up on New Year’s Day feeling like they could take on the world? I wanted to, but after the amount of vodka I consumed the night before my positive, can-do attitude was a little slap-dash to say the least! A can of full fat coke … Continue reading New Year’s Protestations!

So, I’ve had a break over Christmas from counting macros, measuring my wobbly bits and exercising – I simply do not have the willpower to refuse fizz, Stilton or an extra helping of roast potatoes. Instead I’ve been trying to focus my mind and attempting to relax more – to actually enjoy the festive period … Continue reading A happy mind…